A Novel

Jakub “Pies” Jakubowski is released from prison after doing a five-year jolt for manslaughter. There’s only one simple goal in mind for the parolee now that he’s free, and that’s to apologize, face-to-face, to the mother of the woman he killed.

But Pies’s criminal associates have something else in mind for the newly sprung burglary expert. The Chicago Outfit demands that Pies help them swipe a well-protected, multi-million-dollar piece of sports memorabilia. The Outfit members strong-arm Pies into going along with their plan by threatening to kill the mother of his manslaughter victim.

Navigating a perilous pathway between shielding the woman and assisting the mobsters with their dangerous burglary scheme, Pies scrambles for a solution that could save the woman—and himself.

SRP: $15.95

Page Count: 300

Publication Date: 1 December 2017

ISBN-10: 1937484599

ISBN-13: 978-1937484590

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About the Author

Matt Hader’s circuitous route to becoming a professional writer followed an unlikely path through post-collegiate classes at The Second City, on-air shifts in Chicago-area radio station studios, and work as a 9-1-1 communications officer. He’s had numerous screenplay options and production deals over the years, and in 2011 his first novel, Bad Reputation, was published, followed by six more stories that expanded the Bad Reputation universe.…

Reviews

“A well-written and interesting continuation of Two-Seven Remainder as Pies Jakubowski attempts to right a wrong…an unfortunate and terrible circumstance. At each turn he must adjust to unforeseen situations with the hope of accomplishing a goal that seemingly was an easy task, but quickly becomes a daunting personal struggle…Experience for yourself the world of a rough but well-intentioned protagonist who navigates through a perilous journey with the hope of being meaningfully redeemed.” —Doug Ross, Amazon.com

“After reading Matt Hader's most recent novel, I can only say, P-YES!! It was great reuniting with Pies from Two-Seven Remainder.… Hader introduces much deeper aspects of Jakub’s personality which makes it hard not to love this madman. Having grown up near Edison Park, Matt’s words brought me back to the old neighborhood. Thoroughly enjoyed this read.” —John Vinopal, Amazon.com

“I did not put it down once I started. Matt Hader gets you inside the characters so well that you just have to know what they’re going to do next. Having grown up in the area of the storyline, I can say for certain that Matt captures the essence and makes it all very relatable.” —Victor Gauger, Amazon.com

“Great read! Interesting characters and places, lots of action, unexpected twists and no loose ends in the end! Or, could there be a sequel with Faigy? As with any good story, always bummed when there are no more pages to read!” —Nancy from Iowa, Amazon.com

“Known for his complex, dimensional characters, Hader does it again with God Loves a Madman. You will be laughing and holding your breath unable to put this one down.” —Lee Ann Daly, Amazon.com